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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.36, 462.44 and 146.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.36, 462.44 and 146.04 is: 219.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.36 : 462.44 = 146.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.36/462.44 = 146.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.36x = 462.44 × 146.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.36x = 67,534.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,534.74/308.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.01

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